A vehicle fire at the western edge of Annandale in the early morning of Jan. 10 was caused by a Molotov cocktail, an improvised bottle-based incendiary device, the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department reports.
When firefighters responded, at about 1:35 a.m., a Honda Odyssey van in the driveway of 9202 Ashmeade Drive was in flames. There were no injuries. The van is a total loss, and there was minor damage to the nearby garage. Damage is estimated at $8,000. Neighbors had discovered the blaze and called 911.
When firefighters responded, at about 1:35 a.m., a Honda Odyssey van in the driveway of 9202 Ashmeade Drive was in flames. There were no injuries. The van is a total loss, and there was minor damage to the nearby garage. Damage is estimated at $8,000. Neighbors had discovered the blaze and called 911.